Food is a source of contradiction in American life. While it brings pleasure, entertainment and convenience, it is increasingly a cause of guilt. We worry about eating too much, particularly unhealthy food. We often use food as a remedy for stress. The consequences are visible in obesity statistics. According to 2022 data from the Global Obesity Observatory, the United States ranked #19 globally in adult obesity, with a rate of 42.74%, while childhood obesity stood at 20.54%.